Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-09-22
New York Fashions.

| WINTER, except WneIes tOr Tue sake oil
change, one may depart from monoton.
Gus changeableness to something
which does not change. New silks and
velvets show varied colors as lig hts and
shadows glance; wool novelties initiate
less successfully, sometimes one color
looking up through another in doubt
full taste, or in lieu of this, producing a
sought for confusion by small crooked
lines of different colors which intersect
with all abandon possible. New plaids
at times Observation-Disclosures, but often
are characterized as of old, aud this
winter there will be seen repetitions of
the plaided costumes offset by plain
material which were so successful last
summer and have proved too pretty to
given up. Especially where with
plain basque, the skirt was plaid, and
this therefore will again be a favorite
idea. Plain tailor made c0stu mes are
continued with almost an old time a r.
dor, but often now as change, two
colors are put together and the severity
of a tailor finish is at times suecee ded
by braid that can be run on fancifully,
particularly in forming vests, which
are still in extraordinary vogue. Navy
blue is a favorite color this season and
comes in several shades; tho seal ani
lighter browns are also conspicuous, MS
likewise plum and grsen, and as
closing hint on economy in sewing. it
can be added that Cark's Mile End
Cotton is much used as substitute for
sewing silk, both because carefully
dyed to match new colors aud also froul
its strength and smoothness.
MILLINERY.
Bonnets aud hats are ch tngsabis,
that uniformity may govern. Velvet
is a leading material and there are
changeable velvets; gros grain. MORE
and faille franchise change in keeping;
even felts at times show changing col.
ors while as special change frona old
ideas, come felts which Il Iub'e oyer in
plaits as cloth might do. Cntuxeable
ribbon trims, and often there is Grange
of texture, as whore velvet. gros grain,
or MORE alternate in stripes or whers
colors are combined, as for example in
double-faced ribbons or varieties wrought
in tapestry or jirdniere effect. The
newest idea IN fancy edged ribbons is
a simulated Grape border, but quite
new ribbons have satin band Ma.
turc has given to the feathers the glanc-
ing lights and colors peculitr to the
season, and feathers therefore in native
irridescence Tor 'forescenco' rs the new
term wouldsay) are in especial dem .ud.
Cock s plumage was never more popular
and stands out in bristling groups, or is
placed in punches of sharp feathers
dyed in different hi;es. among which
gilt is prominent. Ostrich feat hers par
take of all the -pervadiug t.lloTsscent"
and feathers of various kinds are dyed
in changing tints. Shapes lin bonnots
are still small but crowns are often low
or and much more varied than formerly
in outline; some extending over the fore
head, others rolling back. others un-
equal on the sides, while the coronet
brim Is unite a featura
OUT DOOR GARMENTS
Jackets, also called coats, are in
great mum bers, the finer varieties being
tailor-made and of diagonal orcorkserew
cloth, single bre lsted or with vests,
some of which are only just visible
while others are conspicuous, especially !
those tina: are gilt braided on white.
Fitted at the baok and with stiff high
collar many of these jackets have mil /
itary look. decided contrast To the /
rough cloth jackets of looser outline,
double breasted and in semi-dress !
checks, bars aud lines that show indis-
tinctly. Newmarkcts again flood the
market, but newmarket to stout per-
sons should be an abomination, and for |
this latter class there are found raglans
in great numbers. Last years exper-
fence with both was so satisfactory that
a prolonged lease of life was given them.
Lucy CARTER.